what happens in the Gurdwara?

Question 1

what do you do when you enter the Gurdwara

Answer 1

remove shoes+ cover heads

Question 2

what do Sikhs do after removing their shoes and covering their heads?

Answer 2

prostate themselves before the Guru Granth Sahib, as well as give offerings

Question 3

What happens after you give your offerings?

Answer 3

The Diwan starts singing+ playing harmonium, tabla- this is called kirtan

Question 4

what happens after the kirtan?

Answer 4

Everyone faces the Guru Granth Sahib- reciting special prayer called Ardas

Question 5

what does “Vahiguru” mean?

Answer 5

“Wonderful Lord” (respect)

Question 6

do males and females sit next to each other during the Ardas?

Answer 6

No, however the exception is children.

Question 7

what happens after the Ardas?

Answer 7

Everyone listens to a reading of the Guru Granth Sahib

Question 8

how is a reading of the Guru Granth Sahib decided?

Answer 8

the Book is opened at random

Question 9

how does the worship ends?

Answer 9

everyone is given a sweet food (Karah Parshad)- made from flour, sugar and butter

Question 10

what are the key themes of the Ardas Prayer?

Answer 10

equality, justice, purity, forgiveness and creation.